UTV Buying Guide
UTVs, sometimes called quads or side by sides, are off-road vehicles used for trail riding, hunting, utility work, and other purposes. While similar to ATVs in several respects, UTVs boast more passenger seating and storage space. If you’re looking for some help in finding the ideal UTV for your needs, this guide from the experts at Powersports of Kansas can help.
How Much Do I Want To Spend on a UTV?
Budgeting is very important. Extra costs like insurance, fuel, licensing, and so on can add up quickly. Setting a budget will make it far easier to keep track of these extra expenses. You should also set a price limit to ensure that you don’t accidentally spend more than you can afford to spend. Any model that falls outside your price limit should be eliminated from consideration.
How Many Passengers Will I Have?
Generally speaking, a larger UTV that can accommodate more people will cost more to manufacture, and thus have a higher sticker price. On the other hand, taking multiple trips is highly inconvenient. That’s why we recommend figuring out early how many passengers and how much cargo you want to transport at one time.
Where Will I Take the Side-by-Side?
Side by sides are designed to operate in a variety of environments. Of course, special terrain might impose special requirements upon your UTV. For example, rocky terrain can scrape the bottom of your UTV and damage it. If you plan to do a lot of riding in areas that have very rocky terrain, find a model with a higher ground clearance so that you can avoid this.
How Will I Use the Side-by-Side?
Ask yourself how you plan to use the UTV. If you’re a trail rider, speed, agility, and the ability to overcome obstacles will be important. If you’re a farmer, take measurements to ensure that the UTV will be compact enough to fit through your fence gates and barn doors while still being powerful enough to be useful. Hunters should look for a model that has a camouflaged paint job, while landscapers should find a UTV that has enough storage space for all their tools and materials.
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